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1st session of Bio Chemo complete

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    thrashter
    Participant

    Was home for the holliday after my first week of Bio Chemo. The experience was okay rough but do able next round on the 3rd of January. 

    Was home for the holliday after my first week of Bio Chemo. The experience was okay rough but do able next round on the 3rd of January. 

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      gabsound
      Participant
      Congratulations on getting through round 1. I did a biochemo w IL2, interferon and Temodar. It was tough going, but I got the job done, and you will too. Treat yourself well between rounds and really focus on getting enough calories and a little exercise if you can. I lost 10 lbs or so and a fair amount of muscle mass. Protein shakes are a good choice. Keep up the good work!

      Julie in Las Vegas

      gabsound
      Participant
      Congratulations on getting through round 1. I did a biochemo w IL2, interferon and Temodar. It was tough going, but I got the job done, and you will too. Treat yourself well between rounds and really focus on getting enough calories and a little exercise if you can. I lost 10 lbs or so and a fair amount of muscle mass. Protein shakes are a good choice. Keep up the good work!

      Julie in Las Vegas

        thrashter
        Participant

        Thanks for the shake tip. Taste buds are still on holiday. Ill try it. I have a hard time with water.

        thrashter
        Participant

        Thanks for the shake tip. Taste buds are still on holiday. Ill try it. I have a hard time with water.

        thrashter
        Participant

        Thanks for the shake tip. Taste buds are still on holiday. Ill try it. I have a hard time with water.

      gabsound
      Participant
      Congratulations on getting through round 1. I did a biochemo w IL2, interferon and Temodar. It was tough going, but I got the job done, and you will too. Treat yourself well between rounds and really focus on getting enough calories and a little exercise if you can. I lost 10 lbs or so and a fair amount of muscle mass. Protein shakes are a good choice. Keep up the good work!

      Julie in Las Vegas

      BrianP
      Participant

      Congrats. I just finished my interferon treatment and that was bad enough. I hear the bio/chem can be pretty rough.  I pray you have a quick recovery and that the treatment does the job.ch 

      Brian

      BrianP
      Participant

      Congrats. I just finished my interferon treatment and that was bad enough. I hear the bio/chem can be pretty rough.  I pray you have a quick recovery and that the treatment does the job.ch 

      Brian

      BrianP
      Participant

      Congrats. I just finished my interferon treatment and that was bad enough. I hear the bio/chem can be pretty rough.  I pray you have a quick recovery and that the treatment does the job.ch 

      Brian

      Gene_S
      Participant

      Hi, I am not sure if this is the same treatment as yours, but it maybe inspirational for you!

      http://strongenough-christina.blogspot.com/2012/01/stinkin-melanoma.html

      Best wishes,

      Gene

      Gene_S
      Participant

      Hi, I am not sure if this is the same treatment as yours, but it maybe inspirational for you!

      http://strongenough-christina.blogspot.com/2012/01/stinkin-melanoma.html

      Best wishes,

      Gene

      Gene_S
      Participant

      Hi, I am not sure if this is the same treatment as yours, but it maybe inspirational for you!

      http://strongenough-christina.blogspot.com/2012/01/stinkin-melanoma.html

      Best wishes,

      Gene

      jag
      Participant

      Well, now you know the routine.  Will keep you in my prayers for a good response, and strength to get through this.

      Regards

      John

      jag
      Participant

      Well, now you know the routine.  Will keep you in my prayers for a good response, and strength to get through this.

      Regards

      John

      jag
      Participant

      Well, now you know the routine.  Will keep you in my prayers for a good response, and strength to get through this.

      Regards

      John

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